Things To Do
Xcaret Park
The most highly rated experience in Playa del Carmen, Xcaret Park is a stunning mix of archeological ruins and a naturally augmented water park, curated into a unique sort of historic/eco-theme park.
Museo Frida Kahlo
An art museum dedicated to the works of Frida Kahlo.
El Acuario de Playa
The Aquarium of Playa del Carmen (literally called "Aquarium Beach").
Cirque du Soleil – "JOYÀ"
Between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen is this Cirque du Soleil dinner theatre experience, ripe with Maya Riviera themes.
Dolphinaris Riviera Maya Park
A dolphin park where you can meet and swim with dolphins!
Río Secreto Underground River Tour and Crystal Caves
Tour a newly discovered underground river and its hidden crystal caves.
Rent Buggy
Rent a 2-person buggy through juggle terrain leading to a Mayan village.
The Ruins of Tulum – Day Trip
A day trip 50 mins south of Playa del Carmen brings you to the Mayan ruins of Tulum. Tulum is also a very popular tourist town, offering beaches, shopping and dining. You can find day trip tours from Playa del Carmen online.
Ruins of Chichen Itza – Day Trip
This is probably the most "famous" of Mayan ruins in Mexico, about two hours west of the Playa del Carmen.